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Defense Department (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA have finalized a rule, unchanged from its interim version, to align with the Small Business Administration's (SBA) regulations. This rule implements certain sections of the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022, creating a certification program for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). From January 1, 2024, it requires SDVOSBs to be certified by the SBA to qualify for certain contracts, offering a one-year grace period for those who applied for certification before the end of 2023. The rule addresses public comments but makes no significant changes and aims to transition smoothly from the VA’s previous program with minimal impact on current participants.

The Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-02 summarizes new regulations agreed upon by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council. The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA are involved in implementing these rules, which include requirements for airlines contracting with the Federal Government to report on human trafficking prevention efforts and updates to the certification process for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses seeking certain government contracts. These updates primarily aim to improve regulatory compliance and reinforce ethical standards without significantly impacting small businesses. Most changes go into effect on December 16, 2024, with some rules effective January 3, 2025.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide as part of Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-02. This guide summarizes important changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding various rules, including mandatory human trafficking prevention training for air carriers contracted by the federal government and certification requirements for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Additionally, the document includes technical amendments to multiple FAR sections. These changes are meant to ensure compliance with federal acquisition policies and regulations.